University of Kentucky
Student Research Data Engineer
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- Support public health research through data preprocessing and LLM prompt engineering.
- Fine-tune and evaluate large language models (LLMs) using Python.
- Utilize machine learning methods, with encouragement for candidates with ML coursework.
- Incorporate geospatial concepts and tools such as GeoPandas into analyses.
- Part-time student position with a salary of $20 per hour.
- Preferred candidates are University of Kentucky students majoring in Computer Science or Data Science.
- Requires high school diploma; no license or certification required.
- Position is under the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Biomedical Informatics.
- Work shifts are variable.
- Application deadline is June 30, 2026.
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| Job Title | Student Research Data Engineer |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU14548 |
| Department Name | 7H373: Internal Medicine & Div - Biomedical |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $20/hour |
| Type of Position | Student |
| Position Time Status | Part-Time |
| Required Education | N/A |
| Required Related Experience | HS Diploma |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | NA |
| Physical Requirements | N/A |
| Shift | Variable |
| Job Summary | The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Biomedical Informatics is seeking a student data engineer with strong Python programming skills to support data-driven public health research using large language models and modern machine learning techniques. The candidate will work on tasks including data preprocessing, prompt engineering, and fine-tuning and evaluating LLMs. Familiarity with geospatial concepts and tools such as GeoPandas is a plus, as the position may involve incorporating spatial context into public health analyses. Candidates with prior coursework in machine learning are strongly encouraged to apply. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Python, Machine Learning, LLM prompt engineering |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | UK student majoring in Computer Science or Data Science |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/30/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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